Assc Dir of Dev/Major Gift Officer, CHM / Development Officer II

at  Michigan State University

MSU College of Human Medicine is seeking an Associate Director of Development to increase philanthropic support for student scholarships, public health and biomedical research, endowed faculty positions, and programmatic priorities. The preferred candidate will be an outcomes-oriented and proven fundraiser working in local, state, and national markets as assigned.
The College of Human Medicine is a community-integrated medical school located in rural and urban communities throughout the state, including Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Midland, Southeast Michigan, Traverse City, and the Upper Peninsula. The college has earned a national reputation for advancing excellence in medical student education and was founded on the idea that medicine can and should be taught where people live, work, and need medical care. The statewide campus system takes advantage of a unique opportunity to conduct collaborative multidisciplinary and multi-community research to address disease prevention, innovative therapies, and health equity. To support this mission, the College of Human Medicine seeks a major gift officer with a proven track record in closing 6 and 7 figure gifts.

UNIT SPECIFIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing and/or Business; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, volunteer administration, professional and higher education fund raising, marketing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. An advanced degree in business, communications, public relations, marketing, or other related field is desirable.
• Five years of experience in major gift fundraising, including a proven track record of securing corporate, foundation, and major gift support from individuals of $50,000 or more, is necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex higher education institution, and understanding and experience in development are highly desirable, as is a collaborative team-oriented style.
• Experience in academic medicine or biomedical research fundraising is preferred.
• Knowledge of fundraising and tax law affecting charitable giving is necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• In-state and out-of-state travel required.
  If you review this job description and have done many of the responsibilities or have transferable skills, we want to hear from you and welcome your application! We are seeking successful, ambitious fundraisers who want to become part of our team and help us in our ambitious campaign!

Assists the Senior Director of Development for the College of Human Medicine with planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program. The Associate Director of Development will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects to fully develop potential gift (cash and deferred) income to support the mission of the college.
The Associate Director of Development will manage a portfolio of 75 +/- major donor prospects, focusing efforts on prospects whose philanthropic capacity is $100,000 or more to maximize the fundraising potential within the College and on behalf of Michigan State University. The Associate Director will average 15 strategic significant personal contacts per month, which will result in greater engagement and movement toward a major gift solicitation at a rate of 2 to 4 solicitations per month, with all solicitation efforts cleared and coordinated with the College and University Advancement at Michigan State University. The Associate Director will dedicate a significant amount of time traveling to manage prospect activity within key major metro areas, both in-state and out-of-state as noted above.
The duties of the Associate Director of Development are as follows but are not limited to: